Original title: the U.S. federal court rejected the sexual harassment charges against former governor Cuomo of New York state
On January 7 local time, the U.S. federal court rejected the only criminal charge against Andrew Cuomo, former governor of New York State, that Como had committed sexual harassment against his subordinates. Como and his lawyer participated in the hearing by means of online video on the 7th.
According to the prosecution, there is no available evidence to convict Komo in this case. Judge holly Trexler also said: "the court is acutely aware that the District Prosecutor's office has unrestricted discretion to decide whether to prosecute specific persons or cases."
David soares, district attorney of Albany County, New York, said in a media interview on the 7th that prosecutors should not be influenced by public sentiment and file a lawsuit for fear of strong public opposition.
(CCTV reporter Liu Xiaoqian)